Fixing alkalinity with the BBB method in Texas

[CarlD]

What kind of filter are you using? Are you running 24/7 (until the algae bloom is cleared) If you are using a sand filter you may need:
1) to back wash
2) to check your sand level
3) to check if your pump is too strong for the filter


Those of us with sand filters will add a little DE powder through the skimmer, anywhere from a 1/4 to 1 cup, as much as it takes to raise pressure 1 lb.

A cheap, but effective tool is called a "Skimmer Sock" (actually that's a brand name, but they are all the same). This goes in your skimmer and greatly enhances the filtering at that point, picking up much that's suspended.

[RossM]

Hayward Super 2 pump with 1 1/2 HP, Pentair D50 Sandfilter 225 lbs sand. Sand filter was installed last year and I never really messed with it other than back flush every once in awhile for about a minute till it cleared up. Just Read the backflush instructions and this time flushed for 5 minutes and gave it a complete flush. Will see how that does. DAAA Follow the instructions!!!! Won't tell my wife about this one!!!

THANKS